2012 Infiniti FX35
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2012 Infiniti FX35 has 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 17. The most common issue is engine problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: i was driving through an intersection at about 15/20 miles an hour as the light had just turned green & my car just shut down out of no where all the lights were on on the dash, and the car rolled to a stop. i turned the emergency lights on. i put the car in park and hit the start button again & the.
20
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
ENGINE
4 complaints- • I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT ABOUT 15/20 MILES AN HOUR AS THE LIGHT HAD JUST TURNED GREEN & MY CAR JUST SHUT DOWN OUT OF NO WHERE ALL THE LIGHTS WERE ON ON THE DASH, AND THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP. I TURNED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND HIT THE START BUTTON AGAIN & THE
- • PURCHASE THE VEHICLE LATE FEBRUARY 2016 AND I BEGAN HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS IN JUNE 2016. THE CAR HAS ACCELERATION PROBLEMS AS WELL AS STALLS PERIODICALLY. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR REPAIR AS OF DATE AND IS SCHEDULED FOR 4TH REPAIR ON DECEMBER 19, 2016. I DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS LESS
- • The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that on several occasions, while the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was
“I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT ABOUT 15/20 MILES AN HOUR AS THE LIGHT HAD JUST TURNED GREEN & MY CAR JUST SHUT DOWN OUT OF NO WHERE ALL THE LIGHTS WERE ON ON THE DASH, AND THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP. I TURNED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND HIT THE START BUTTON AGAIN & THE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2012 Infiniti FX35
Based on 11 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 62K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2012 Infiniti FX35
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2012 Infiniti FX35
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2012 FX35, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Infiniti dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 20 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT ABOUT 15/20 MILES AN HOUR AS THE LIGHT HAD JUST TURNED GREEN & MY CAR JUST SHUT DOWN OUT OF NO WHERE ALL THE LIGHTS WERE ON ON THE DASH, AND THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP. I TURNED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND HIT THE START BUTTON AGAIN & THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: PURCHASE THE VEHICLE LATE FEBRUARY 2016 AND I BEGAN HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS IN JUNE 2016. THE CAR HAS ACCELERATION PROBLEMS AS WELL AS STALLS PERIODICALLY. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR REPAIR AS OF DATE AND IS SCHEDULED FOR 4TH REPAIR ON DECEMBER 19, 2016. I DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS LESS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: MY 2012 INFINITI FX-35 FUEL GAUGE STOPPED REGISTERING FUEL LEVELS ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO, AND THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THREE MONTHS AGO. I NOTICED THE ISSUE WHEN STARTING THE CAR IN MY GARAGE. I CONTACTED THE INFINITI DEALER, AND THEY MENTIONED THAT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR WHICH WOULD NOT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE ON A FIVE LANE FREEWAY, A PIECE OF DEBRIS (ABOUT 1X2 FT) WAS BOUNCING FROM LANE TO LANE. IT BOUNCED INTO MY LANE AND WENT UNDER MY 2012 INFINITE FX35. I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND MY AIRBAGS EJECTED OPEN. MY WHOLE FRONT WINDSHIELD BLEW WHITE, LEAVING ME UNABLE TO SEE T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Infiniti FX35 — Year Comparison
How does 2012 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 17
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